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Polymer implantation in periodontic endodontic lesions. Two case reports
The New York State Dental Journal
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Polymethylmethacrylate polymer successfully filled periodontal osseous defects, showing normal healing and reduced pocket depth. This dental material promoted bone regeneration without adverse effects, indicating potential for periodontal defect repair.
Area of Science:
- Periodontal medicine
- Biomaterials science
- Regenerative dentistry
Background:
- Periodontal osseous defects present a significant challenge in regenerative dentistry.
- Current treatments often have limitations in achieving complete bone fill and regeneration.
Observation:
- A polymethylmethacrylate polymer was utilized as a filling material for periodontal osseous defects.
- Observed healing processes, probing depths, and tooth mobility post-procedure.
- Radiographic analysis was performed to assess bone fill and radiopacity.
Findings:
- The polymethylmethacrylate polymer facilitated healing within normal limits, with decreased probing depths and reduced tooth mobility.
- No adverse post-operative sequelae were noted.
- Radiolucencies suggested endodontic issues, but endodontic therapy did not fill osseous defects. The polymer particles integrated into defect tissues, increasing alveolar bone radiopacity, suggesting osteogenesis.
Implications:
- Polymethylmethacrylate shows promise as a non-resorbable material for filling periodontal osseous defects.
- The observed osteogenesis indicates potential for bone regeneration in periodontal defects.
- Further research may explore long-term efficacy and optimal application of this biomaterial in periodontics.